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Series

Alienware2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktopRead 6 October 2026

iMac2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-supercharges-24-inch-imac-with-new-m3-chipRead 13 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

D30M1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Owner's Manual Rev. A12, March 2026, cover: Regulatory Model D30M, Regulatory Type D30M004. The regulatory model D30M is shared with later Dell chassis, so it is not used as a search alias.

MQR93LL/A, MQRA3LL/A, MQRC3LL/A, MQRD3LL/A, Mac15,4, A28744Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108054Read 13 October 2026iMac (24-inch, 2023, Two ports): Model Identifier Mac15,4 and part number series MQR93xx/A, MQRA3xx/A, MQRC3xx/A and MQRD3xx/A for silver, green, blue and pink. The four-port Mac15,5 is excluded. The A2874 model number and the LL/A US suffixes come from EveryMac.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-m3-8-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-two-ports-24-inch-2023-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Identifiers: MQRC3LL/A (blue), MQRA3LL/A (green), MQRD3LL/A (pink), MQR93LL/A (silver), Mac15,4, A2874, EMC 8207.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 August 20238Press articleblogs.windows.com/windowsexperienceRead 6 October 2026

30 October 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-supercharges-24-inch-imac-with-new-m3-chipRead 13 October 2026Press release dated October 30, 2023. Orders opened that day.

Status

Discontinued2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktopRead 6 October 2026US store page: breadcrumb Alienware Gaming Desktops, Aurora R16 Desktop marked Discontinued, no longer available.

Discontinued5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-m3-8-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-two-ports-24-inch-2023-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Discontinued Date October 28, 2024. The model was replaced by the 2024 M4 iMac.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Dell Alienware Aurora (2025)10Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/alienware-aurora-act1250-gaming-desktopRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the Aurora ACT1250 the 2025 refresh of the Aurora R16 and calls the R16 the previous Aurora.

Apple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)6Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-m4-8-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-two-ports-24-inch-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026EveryMac page for the 2024 M4 Two ports iMac compares it with the 2023 M3 iMac it replaced. Generation lineage only. No M4 hardware is copied.16Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/m4-imacRead 23 October 2026MacRumors calls the M3 iMac the prior-generation model of the M4 iMac.17Press articlemacworld.com/article/2502772/the-m4-imac-has-16gb-ram-and-a-12mp-center-stage-camera-standard.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says the M4 replaces the M3 in the iMac and the entry model still has two ports.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$1,2992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-supercharges-24-inch-imac-with-new-m3-chipRead 13 October 2026iMac with 8-core GPU starts at USD 1,299 in the US, with 8GB memory, 256GB SSD, two Thunderbolt ports, Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse. Excludes sales tax. Education price USD 1,249 is excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€1,5993Press releaseapple.com/fr/newsroom/2023/10/apple-supercharges-24-inch-imac-with-new-m3-chipRead 13 October 2026French release: iMac with 8-core GPU from EUR 1,599 incl. VAT as published. Same 8GB, 256GB, two Thunderbolt port base. Education price EUR 1,539 is excluded.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktopRead 6 October 2026

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-supercharges-24-inch-imac-with-new-m3-chipRead 13 October 2026US pricing is the stored launch price. The release lists 27 countries and regions.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Blue, Green, Pink, Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Tech specs list Blue, Green, Pink and Silver for the Two ports model. Apple offers the yellow, orange and purple finishes only on the four-port model.

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Gaming2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktopRead 6 October 2026

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Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

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All-in-one2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-supercharges-24-inch-imac-with-new-m3-chipRead 13 October 2026The maker describes iMac as an all-in-one throughout the release.

Case

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width197Height418Depth458.4mm(7.8 × 16.5 × 18 in)1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 2: front and rear height 418 mm, width 197 mm, depth 458.40 mm. Weight (maximum) 15.37 kg. The weight depends on the configuration.

Width547Height461Depth147mm(21.5 × 18.1 × 5.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: height 18.1 in (46.1 cm), width 21.5 in (54.7 cm), stand depth 5.8 in (14.7 cm), converted exactly to millimetres. Overall upright system with its standard stand. Stand width 5.1 in (13 cm) is not the chassis width.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

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WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

15.37kg(33.9 lb)1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

4.43kg(9.8 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Weight 9.75 lb (4.43 kg) for the Two ports model. The footnote says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Case model

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

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Aluminium, Glass (type not specified)5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-m3-8-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-two-ports-24-inch-2023-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Describes a wafer-thin aluminum case on a thin aluminum stand. Glass front is from Apple's display removal procedure.

Side panel

Acrylic4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026Text: acrylic clear-window side panel, released by a lever at the back. Front: RGB ring around an air gap in front of a solid front panel. PCMag calls the clear panel plastic, not tempered glass.

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Front panel

Solid4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

Glass9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103942Read 13 October 2026Broken Glass Safety applies to the procedure, and the display front is the glass cover bonded to the housing.

Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

No1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Left-side cover removal, page 43: loosen the captive #6-32 screw that secures the side-cover release latch, pull the latch and lift the cover. The figure shows a Phillips-head screw, and the recommended tools are Phillips screwdrivers. The screw is part of the normal procedure, not a shipping screw, so the panel is not tool-less.7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026Side door secured by a sliding latch, itself fastened by a Philips-head screw. The door then tilts out and lifts away.

No9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103942Read 13 October 2026Display removal: the display is bonded to the housing with adhesive strips and needs an adhesive cutter and other tools. No tool-less access exists.

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VESA mount

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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23.5in(59.7 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026

Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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4480 × 2520px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026

Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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IPS14Spec databasehmc-tech.com/all-in-ones/imac-24-m3-two-ports-late-2023Read 13 October 2026Display row: 23.5 inch LCD IPS, 4480x2520, 500 nits, 60 Hz. Apple names the display Retina 4.5K and states no panel technology. TechRadar's review specs agree on IPS.15Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macs/apple-imac-24-inch-m3-reviewRead 13 October 2026Spec table for the iMac M3 range lists the display as 24-inch 4.5K 4480 x 2520 Retina (IPS, 500 nits brightness, wide color P3 gamut). The reviewed unit was the 10-core GPU model, so no benchmark from it is stored here.

Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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60Hz14Spec databasehmc-tech.com/all-in-ones/imac-24-m3-two-ports-late-2023Read 13 October 2026Display row: 60Hz for the panel at native resolution. Stated panel rate, not an external-display timing.

TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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No14Spec databasehmc-tech.com/all-in-ones/imac-24-m3-two-ports-late-2023Read 13 October 2026Display row: Touchscreen No. Apple lists no touch input.

Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026

Motherboard

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Motherboard

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Apple service part 661-358338Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/105134Read 13 October 2026Orderable parts item 8: logic board 661-35833 for 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB. This is an Apple service part identifier and matches the base configuration.

Chipset

Intel Z6901Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 5: Chipset Intel Z690, PCIe bus up to Gen5.

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Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

Proprietary7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026Published 2023-09-27. Same unit: liquid-cooled i7-13700F, RTX 4070, 32 GB, two 1 TB SSDs, Windows 11 Home, 500 W PSU, 1,949.99 USD. Proprietary Intel Z690 board with MicroATX-like 9.6 by 9.6 inch size and a forward protrusion for the front ports.

Proprietary8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/105134Read 13 October 2026Apple service logic board sized for this enclosure, ordered by chip, memory and storage. Not an ATX class board.

CPU socket

LGA17003Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	16	5	1	Yes
PCIe x4	4	3	2	No

Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 7: one PCIe x16 mechanical/x16 electrical Gen5 slot and two PCIe Gen3 x4 slots. Back view labels both as PCI-Express X4 slots. The M.2 2230 WLAN slot is not stored because no source states its key type. PCMag notes the GPU heatsink covers the x4 slots.

BApple iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023, Two ports)

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PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

61Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026System-board components: FAN_SYS1, FAN_SYS2, FAN_SYS4, FAN_SYS5, FAN CPU and the liquid cooling pump fan connector (FAN PUMP). Separate LED connectors are not counted.

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Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core i7-13700F4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026Review published 2023-10-04. Unit: Core i7-13700F, 32 GB dual-channel DDR5-5600 as 2 x 16 GB, two 1 TB SK Hynix PC801 PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives as separate drives, GeForce RTX 4070, 500 W PSU, 240 mm AIO, clear side panel. Dell price as tested 1,949 USD. Its spec table misprints the CPU as i9-13700F and the PSU as 1000 W.

Apple M31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel3Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

Raptor Lake3Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026

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Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.1	5.1
Efficiency	8	1.5	4.1

Source3Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026Intel ARK i7-13700F: formerly Raptor Lake, Intel 7, 8 P-cores and 8 E-cores, 24 threads, P-core base 2.10 and max turbo 5.10 GHz, E-core base 1.50 and max turbo 4.10 GHz, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 5.20 GHz not stored as a core-type clock, 30 MB Smart Cache, base power 65 W, max turbo power 219 W, FCLGA1700.

BApple iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023, Two ports)

Core type	Count
Performance	4
Efficiency	4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Chip section states an 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Apple publishes no core clocks, so none are stored. EveryMac reports 4.05 GHz from third-party software, which is not a maker value.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

243Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026

814Spec databasehmc-tech.com/all-in-ones/imac-24-m3-two-ports-late-2023Read 13 October 2026Spec page for iMac 24 (M3, Two Ports, Late 2023): M3 (8C8G), 8 Cores (4P+4E), 8 Threads. Apple lists the cores and no thread count. The page also lists 4.05 GHz, which is not stored.

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

30MB3Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026

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CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

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3nm12Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computerRead 13 October 2026M3 is built using the 3-nanometer process technology. Maker process class, not a foundry node name. Apple publishes no TOPS figure for the M3 Neural Engine, so npu_tops is left out.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

65W3Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026

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Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

No5Measurementhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026Tested at factory settings. No overclocking of the Core i7-13700F. The Z690 board supports overclocking only on K-series CPUs.

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

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Integrated GPU

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Apple M3 8-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Chip section states an 8-core GPU in the Apple M3. The 10-core GPU belongs to the four-port model.

Cooling

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CPU cooler

AIO liquid1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 18: i7-13700F with 500 W PSU and RTX 4070 is offered with a 240 mm liquid cooler. Footnote 2: the module has a pump and two 120 mm top fans with radiator.

Air8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/105134Read 13 October 2026Orderable parts item 12 lists one fan (923-05162) inside the housing. The SoC is cooled by air. No heatsink or fan model is named.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

240mm1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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Radiator position

Top1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

Position	Size (mm)	Fan rotors	On radiator	RGB
Front	120	1	No	Not available
Top	120	2	Yes	Not available
Rear	120	1	No	Yes

Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 18 thermal matrix, 65 W non-K CPU with 500 W PSU and 240 mm liquid cooler: rear fan, front lower fan and top fans 1 and 2 present. Footnote 2: two 120 mm top fans on the radiator. Lighting zone table lists an RGB fan, the rear fan has an LED connector. Front and rear fan sizes are from the PCMag review.7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026One 120 mm intake fan, two 120 mm fans on the top 240 mm radiator, one 120 mm rear exhaust fan. The rear fan is an AlienFX lighting zone.

BApple iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023, Two ports)

Fan rotors
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Source8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/105134Read 13 October 2026Exploded View lists one Fan, part 923-05162. The Four ports model has its own fan part 923-05161 and uses two fans. Size, position, lighting and PWM are not stated.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

Yes4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40704Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

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GPU brand

NVIDIA4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

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Graphics card

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VRAM

12GB1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 14 discrete graphics: RTX 4070, three DisplayPort 1.4a and one HDMI 2.1a, 12 GB GDDR6X, PCIe 4, power consumption 200 W, recommended PSU 500 W or more. HotHardware states GDDR6 for its unit. The maker table is used.

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VRAM type

GDDR6X1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

200W1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

32GB4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Memory section states 8GB unified memory as the base. Configurable to 16GB or 24GB at purchase.

RAM type

DDR51Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

LPDDR514Spec databasehmc-tech.com/all-in-ones/imac-24-m3-two-ports-late-2023Read 13 October 2026Memory row for the 8 GB base configuration: LPDDR5-6400. Apple publishes only unified memory and 100GB/s bandwidth.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

5,600MT/s1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 6: two slots, DDR5, max 64 GB, 8, 16 and 32 GB per slot. Computers shipped with 13th Gen CPUs: 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, dual-channel.

6,400MT/s14Spec databasehmc-tech.com/all-in-ones/imac-24-m3-two-ports-late-2023Read 13 October 2026Memory row: 8GB LPDDR5-6400, a reported transfer rate for the 8 GB configuration. Apple does not publish it. 6400 MT/s on a 128-bit bus matches Apple's 100GB/s figure.

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Slots1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Integrated into chip package8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/105134Read 13 October 2026Logic board is ordered by exact memory and storage (661-35833 for 8GB and 256GB), with no memory slot in the parts list. EveryMac states the unified memory is onboard and cannot be upgraded later. Stored as integrated, following the unified memory design used for the catalog's other Apple silicon desktops.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

BApple iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023, Two ports)

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RAM slots

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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Free RAM slots

0=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

64GB1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Configure-to-order memory tops out at 24GB. This is a purchase-time limit. Memory is not user-upgradeable.

ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

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Storage

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Storage

2TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

256GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation	Drive
1,000	NVMe SSD	4	SK hynix PC801
1,000	NVMe SSD	4	SK hynix PC801

Source4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

BApple iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023, Two ports)

Capacity (GB)	Type
256	SSD, protocol not stated

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Storage section states a 256GB SSD base, configurable to 512GB or 1TB. Protocol and PCIe generation are not stated by Apple, so the generic ssd type is used.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	2	Yes
3.5-inch bay	SATA	Not available	Not available	1	No

Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 7 and Storage section: two M.2 2230/2280 slots, PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, plus one 3.5-inch SATA hard drive. Both M.2 slots hold a drive in the reviewed configuration.

BApple iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023, Two ports)

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M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Free M.2 slots

0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Free drive bays

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

500W1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 12: options 500 W SFF Platinum and 1000 W SFF Platinum. Table 18 lists the 500 W PSU for 65 W CPUs with RTX 4070. HotHardware and PCMag name 500 W for this unit. The HotHardware spec table says 1000 W, which contradicts its own text.

143W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026In the Box lists a 143W power adapter. This is the adapter rating, not system consumption.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

Proprietary6Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

External adapter1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026

PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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Modular cables

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PSU model

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ATX version

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Front1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Side5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-m3-8-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-two-ports-24-inch-2023-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Describes the 3.5 mm headphone jack as mounted on the left edge of the display, so the side position is used. The two USB-C ports are on the rear.

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
3.5 mm audio	Universal audio jack (headset)	1	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare	1	5	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 with PowerShare	1	10	15

Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Views and Table 7: front headset jack, two USB 3.2 Gen 1, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with PowerShare up to 15 W. Rear: two USB 2.0, two USB 2.0 with Smart Power On, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C 20 Gbps, RJ45 Killer E3100 2.5 Gbps, optical and coaxial S/PDIF, 6-stack audio. GPU outputs from Table 14 for the RTX 4070.

BApple iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023, Two ports)

Type	Count
3.5 mm audio	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 20263.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones. Position taken from the EveryMac description that it sits on the left edge of the display.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0 with Smart Power On	2	0.48	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Motherboard
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Motherboard
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Motherboard
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Motherboard
Other	Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA)	1	Not available	Motherboard
Mic in	Not available	1	Not available	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	Line in	1	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Front L/R surround line-out	1	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Rear L/R surround	1	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Side L/R surround	1	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Center/subwoofer LFE surround	1	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	1.4a	3	Not available	Graphics card
HDMI	2.1a	1	Not available	Graphics card

Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

BApple iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023, Two ports)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 / USB 3.1 Gen 2	2	40	USB4	Yes	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Connections and Expansion: two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s). Apple names Thunderbolt 3, so tb_usb4 uses usb4 as for the catalog's Thunderbolt 3 Mac mini. Gigabit Ethernet is a configure-to-order option and is not stored as a standard port. Placement on the back is from the Apple repair manual.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

4=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

8=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

Not available

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Not available

Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 9: Intel AX210 or Intel Killer AX1675x, both Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3. The installed module is not stored because the reviews disagree. Setup: the computer ships with an external puck antenna on SMA connectors.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-in/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 13 October 2026The Wi-Fi table for iMac (24-inch, 2023, Two ports) lists ax at 6 GHz, ax, ac and a/n at 5 GHz, and ax and b/g/n at 2.4 GHz. 6 GHz needs regional approval and a compatible router.

Wi-Fi module

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Wi-Fi antenna

External, included1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Internal8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/105134Read 13 October 2026Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna 923-09603 and Wi-Fi antenna 923-09605 sit inside the housing. No external antenna is supplied.

Bluetooth

5.31Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026

Ethernet controller

Killer E3100G1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 8: Killer E3100G, 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

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Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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1080p FaceTime HD camera1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Camera section: 1080p FaceTime HD camera with an advanced image signal processor.

Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

Not available

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Audio section: high-fidelity six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers. Not six stereo pairs.

Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

Not available

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Audio section: studio-quality three-mic array. Beamforming is a capability and is not counted as extra microphones.

Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

Not available

Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers, Wide stereo sound, Directional microphone beamforming1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026

Lighting

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RGB lighting

Yes1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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Lit parts

Front panel, Case fans, CPU cooler1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 1 lighting zones: power button, bezel ring, RGB computer fan, LC cooler pump zones 1 and 2. Pump zones apply to liquid-cooled builds.

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Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

Alienware Command Center (AlienFX)7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026AlienFX zones (front ring, power button, exhaust fan) are set in the Alienware Command Center app.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026

macOS Sonoma 14.15Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-m3-8-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-two-ports-24-inch-2023-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Pre-installed macOS 14.1 (23B2073). The page notes that some units shipped with macOS Ventura 13.5. This is the factory OS, not the newest supported OS.

OS family

Windows7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026macOS is the operating system. The pre-installed version comes from EveryMac.

Control software

Alienware Command Center1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Chapter Alienware Command Center.

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Upgradeability

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Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

Motherboard, PSU, Case6Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026Conclusion: besides the chassis, the motherboard is not a standard micro ATX board and the power supply is a proprietary design. DIMMs, M.2 drives and the graphics card are standard.

Motherboard, Case8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/105134Read 13 October 2026Logic board is ordered by exact CPU, GPU, memory and storage configuration (661-35833 to 661-35841). The housing is a colour-specific Apple assembly.

Max graphics card length

312mm1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 20 maximum supported graphics card: length 312 mm, height 152 mm, width 55.12 mm, weight 2 kg.

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

17,733points5Measurementhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026Chart 3DMark Time Spy default settings: 3DMark score 17146, graphics score 17733.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Ray tracing	Average FPS
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker benchmark	3840	2160	Maximum	Not available	97
Forza Horizon 5	3840	2160	Extreme	Not available	86
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy	3840	2160	Not available	Yes	51
F1 22	3840	2160	Ultra High	Yes	53

Source5Measurementhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026Charts at 3840x2160, average fps: FFXIV Endwalker maximum preset 97 (minimum 64), Forza Horizon 5 Extreme 86 (minimum 75), Guardians of the Galaxy DX12 with ray tracing 51 (minimum 39), F1 22 Ultra High with ray tracing and TAA, Bahrain 53 (minimum 48). Minimums are not 1 percent lows. Upscaling not stated for the charts.

BApple iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023, Two ports)

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Measured noise and temperature

None of 6 known

Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

None of 6 known

Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

Not available

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Footnote 9 states the iMac is ENERGY STAR certified. The ENERGY STAR public dataset no longer lists A2874, so no TEC value is stored.

EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

Not available

Gold10Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/iMac_PER_Oct2023.pdfRead 13 October 2026Endnote 4 states iMac achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110 and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report evaluates the US iMac with two ports and 256GB. Carbon figures are not stored.

Copilot+ PC

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

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Other certifications

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EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, with applicable exemptions)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Regulated-substances footnote states Apple products comply with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including lead exemptions such as high-temperature solder. Manufacturer declaration, not an independent certificate.

In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

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iMac, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, 143W power adapter, Power cord (2 m), USB-C to Lightning Cable1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026Stock Two ports bundle: Magic Keyboard without Touch ID, Magic Mouse, 143W power adapter, 2 m power cord and USB-C to Lightning cable. Touch ID keyboards, Magic Trackpad, Gigabit Ethernet and memory or storage upgrades are configure-to-order.

Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

Keyboard, Mouse, Wi-Fi antennas1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Set up section: shipped with an external puck antenna. Keyboard and mouse are from the PCMag review.7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026Dell includes a basic USB keyboard and mouse. Model names not stated.

Keyboard, Mouse1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026A standard one-year warranty, US review.

1year11Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026US Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty from original retail purchase. AppleCare and statutory rights are excluded.

Warranty service

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Carry-in, Mail-in11Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026US warranty service options are carry-in and mail-in when Apple finds the product eligible. No onsite service is promised.

Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktop2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktopRead 6 October 2026

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Spec sheet

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support.apple.com/en-us/1177331Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117733Read 13 October 2026

Manual

dl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdf1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1186207Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/118620Read 13 October 2026Official iMac (24-inch, 2023, Two ports) Repair Manual, Manual ID GDXKNQ, published February 26, 2025.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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